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S883 BVL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,880 mi
Last recorded85,880 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 BVL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,880 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers smearingh screen slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2010 85,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn outer edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers smearingh screen slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 71,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,040 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 56,831 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,211 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 46,733 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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S883 BVL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 80,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S883 BVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S883 BVL registered?

S883 BVL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S883 BVL safe to buy?

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